Rootrock MTB
About this race
The 3rd Annual Rootrock Mountain Bike Race at Briar Chapel, held on the afternoon of October 17, challenges mountain bikers of all abilities on fun and demanding courses. Riders will tackle a dynamic mix of smooth, flowing dirt trails, root- and rock-strewn single-track, and punchy hill climbs. After racing, athletes enjoy a festive post-race vibe with food, great music, a free kids’ race for treasure, and a fun awards ceremony packed with giveaways.
Complementing the morning 6th Annual Rootrock Trail Run (5K/10K/Half Marathon), Rootrock MTB is the second leg of the Rootrock Trail Races.
Register for both events and receive a special award and 10% off each race (initiate registration through Rootrock Trail Run and select the Rootrock Trail Races bundle).
Get pumped for an awesome day of trail racing!
About Briar Chapel
Sprawling over 900 acres on the south side of Chapel Hill, NC, Briar Chapel is a green community with an extensive network of forested hiking and mountain biking trails. Centrally located Great Meadow Park, featuring a beautiful lawn, stage, and pavilion, provides the perfect start-and-finish area.
Pick your distance
Mountain biking
Sport Male Open
Sport Male Masters 40+
Single-Speed Male Open
Sport Male Masters 50+
Sport Male Masters 60+
Sport Female Open
Sport Female Masters 40+
Single-Speed Female Open
Beginner Male Open
Beginner Male Masters 40+
Jr 13-14 Male
Jr 11-12 Male
Beginner Female Open
Jr 13-14 Female
Jr 11-12 Female
Jr 8-10 Male
Jr 8-10 Female
Expert Male Open
Expert Male Masters 50+
Expert Female Open
Intermediate Male 19-39
Intermediate Jr Male 18-Under
Intermediate Male Masters 40+
Intermediate Male Masters 50+
Intermediate Male Masters 60+
Intermediate Female 19-39
Intermediate Jr Female 18-Under
Intermediate Female Masters 40+
Intermediate Female Masters 50+
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Chapel Hill, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:24 AM and sets at 6:38 PM local time (EDT) in Chapel Hill on October 17, 2026 — 11h 13m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Rootrock MTB
Other races near Chapel Hill
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Birds of a Feather Trail Trot
Leftovers Trail Run
Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 23 Chapel Hill events
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